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World Premiere of "Das Kanu des Manitu" Delights Audience in Munich
The world premiere of the highly anticipated Western parody "Das Kanu des Manitu" took place in Munich, Germany, in August 2025, with around 3,000 guests attending simultaneous screenings in ten movie theaters[1]. The film, a sequel to the successful 2001 parody "Der Schuh des Manitu", was directed, co-written, and starred in by Michael “Bully” Herbig[1][2][3].
The main cast reprises includes: - Michael “Bully” Herbig as the lead, Abahachi, - Christian Tramitz, Ranger, - Sky du Mont (returning despite his character's death in the first film), Santa Maria, - Jasmin Schwiers, - Jessica Schwarz, - Friedrich Mücke, the sheriff, - Supporting actors: Daniel Zillmann, Tutty Tran, Tobias van Dieken, Pit Bukowski, Akeem van Flodrop, Merlin Sandmeyer[2][3].
The story revisits the characters Abahachi, Ranger, and Winnetouch as they embark on a new adventure for peace and justice in the Wild West. The sequel combines strong female roles with classic Western clichés and slapstick humor. It references and plays with contemporary social debates about comedy limits and "woke" culture without losing its comedic roots, also featuring meta-jokes that break the fourth wall[2][4].
The film uses self-aware humor and diverges slightly from strictly topical jokes, focusing instead on character-driven comedy. It evokes comparisons to American parodies by breaking the fourth wall and juggling cultural references. The soundtrack, composed by Ralf Wengenmayer (who also composed the original 2001 film's score), was released simultaneously and complements the film’s Western parody theme[3].
The premiere and general reception have been favorable, with praise for maintaining humor and pace despite a larger cast and updated themes[1][4]. The film was produced with support from RTL Deutschland and has plans for TV and streaming premieres on RTL+. A related special show titled “Die Show des Manitu” aired on RTL, blending the film’s Western parody with a game show format[1].
Notable additions to the cast include comedian Tutty Tran, Jessica Schwarz, Friedrich Mücke, and Jasmin Schwiers. After the premiere, Michael Bully Herbig, the director, showed signs of emotion. Sky du Mont announced that "Das Kanu des Manitu" would be his last film shoot.
In "Das Kanu des Manitu", Abahachi (Herbig) and his grumbling Bavarian blood brother Ranger (Christian Tramitz) are still riding through the prairie together. Sky du Mont's character, Santa Maria, experiences a miraculous resurrection. Rick Kavanian portrays a Greek tavern owner and a laid-back, Swiss-German-speaking deputy. Alan Tafoya, an American actor, appears in the film. He is a member of the Jicarilla Apache of the Red Side Plains People.
The film "Das Kanu des Manitu" continues the successful comedy "Der Schuh des Manitu" from 2001. Stefan Raab and Michael Bully Herbig contribute songs to the sequel. "Das Kanu des Manitu" will be in cinemas on Thursday. The Western parody "Das Kanu des Manitu" had its world premiere in Munich.
- The world premiere of the Western parody "Das Kanu des Manitu," a sequel to the 2001 hit "Der Schuh des Manitu," took place in Munich on August 2025, marking its entry into the global entertainment industry and movies-and-tv scene.
- Michael "Bully" Herbig, the director of the movie and one of the stars, expressed his emotions after the successful premiere, while Sky du Mont, a key cast member, announced that "Das Kanu des Manitu" would be his last film shoot, signifying his departure from the world of movies and tv entertainment.
